Israel pledged to bring all Jews currently in Ethiopia to the Jewish state by 2007. Starting in June, Israel will double the number of Falash Mura — descendants of Jews who converted to Christianity but who have since returned to Judaism — granted entry to the Jewish state, to 600 a month.
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